Emmys 2024 recap: 'Shōgun,' 'Baby Reindeer,' 'The Bear' win big at 76th Emmy Awards
LOS ANGELES -- The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards honored the best in television Sunday night.
Winning in the major categories for outstanding drama series, outstanding comedy series, and outstanding limited or anthology series were "Shōgun," "Hacks" and "Baby Reindeer," respectively.
"Shōgun" won the most Emmys of any other program this year, taking home 18 total between the Creative Arts Emmys and Primetime Emmy Awards ceremonies, with "The Bear" following close behind with 11 total wins.
The ceremony featured several standout moments including TV reunions for "Happy Days" and "The West Wing," as well as a powerful "In Memoriam" tribute performance from Jelly Roll honoring stars who died in the past year.
"Schitt's Creek" co-stars Eugene and Dan Levy hosted this year's awards show as the first father-son duo to do so.
The 2024 Emmys will be available to stream on Hulu on Monday.
See how the night unfolded below.
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Here's the full list of winners at the 76th Emmy Awards
From Jeremy Allen White to Elizabeth Debicki, click here for the full list of winners from the 2024 Emmys.
'Shōgun' wins outstanding drama series
"Shōgun" won the Emmy for outstanding drama series.
Heading into the night, "Shōgun" was the most-nominated series of the year, scoring a total of 25 nominations. The historical drama headed into the night already a winner, having picked up 14 wins at the Creative Arts Emmys last weekend.
Other nominees in the category included "The Crown," "Fallout," "The Gilded Age," "The Morning Show," "Mr. & Mrs. Smith," "Slow Horses" and "3 Body Problem."
'Shōgun's' Anna Sawai wins Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Anna Sawai, in a tearful acceptance speech for lead actress in a drama series for her work on "Shōgun," thanked her co-stars and gave a sweet shoutout to her mom.
"Mom, I love you. You are the reason I'm here. You showed me stoicism, and that's how I was able to portray Mariko," she said.
Sawai is the first Japanese actor to win best actress in a drama. The actor, who is a first-time nominee, was tearful throughout her speech.
"I was crying before my name was announced. I'm a mess today," she said.
"This to all the women who expect nothing and continue to be an example for everyone," she added.
Hiroyuki Sanada wins lead actor in a drama series for 'Shōgun'
Hiroyuki Sanada won the Emmy for outstanding lead actor in a drama series for "Shōgun."
Sanada is the first Japanese actor to win the Emmy for best actor in a drama.
"I am beyond honored to be here with amazing nominees," he said. "'Shogun' taught me when we work together, we can make miracles. We can create a better future together."
Sanada received a standing ovation from the crowd.
Other nominees in the category included Idris Elba ("Hijack"), Donald Glover ("Mr. & Mrs. Smith"), Walton Goggins ("Fallout"), Gary Oldman ("Slow Horses") and Dominic West ("The Crown").
'Baby Reindeer' wins Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series
'Baby Reindeer" has won the Emmy for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series.
